Alexander Kvashnin

Computational search for novel materials with high values of hardness, in combination with ductility. Characterization of these materials in terms of crystal structure, electronic structure, and physical properties using modern quantum chemical and molecular dynamics methods.

Alexander received Bachelor’s degree in Condensed Matter Physics from the Siberian Federal University of Krasnoyarsk in 2010.

Alexander then entered the Master’s program at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT). Since that time he has been also working at the Technological Institute for Superhard and Novel Carbon Materials as a Junior Research Scientist under the guidance of Prof. Pavel Sorokin.

In 2012, he received his Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics from MIPT and became a PhD student of the same university. Alexander investigated stability and physical properties of quasi-two-dimensional nanostructures of various compounds using first-principle methods.

In March 2016 Alexander received Candidate of Sciences (Ph.D. equivalent) degree in condensed matter physics. The defense was held in NUST “MIS&S”. The thesis title is “Features of the formation of quasi-two-dimensional nanostructures and their physical properties”

Computational search for novel materials with high values of hardness, in combination with ductility. Characterization of these materials in terms of crystal structure, electronic structure, and physical properties using modern quantum chemical and molecular dynamics methods.

M.Sc. in Applied Physics and Mathematics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 2012

B.Sc. in Physics, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 2010

Cources and Workshops

25.01.2009-05.02.2009 VII Winter School of Theoretical Physics «Introduction in the Theory of Nanostructures», Laboratory of Theoretical Physics of Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (LTP JINR), Dubna, Russia

(2014-2016) Russian Science Foundation project № 14-12-01217. Simulations of structure and properties of new multylayered nanomaterials based on TMDs and BN-graphene layered structures

(2012-2015) Russian Foundation of Basic Research program № 12-02-31261. Investigation of features of electronic, elastic and mechanical properties of materials based on diamond clusters with nanometer size

(2012-2014) Research project of Federal Target program № 14.В37.21.1645. Investigation of fabrication ways and properties of single-crystal diamond film with nanometer thickness

(2008) The grant of Siberian Federal University (SFU) “Competition of youth research projects (SFU) 2008” for the project “Investigation of low-dimensional nanostructures using quantum-chemical methods of calculations”

(2009) Award for young talents of the Mayor of Krasnoyarsk for outstanding achievements in scientific and educational activity

(2009-2010) Scholarship of the President of Russian federation for students

(2010-2011) L.V. Kirensky’s scholarship for achievements in the field of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

(2010-2012) Scholarship of non-profit programs “Dynasty”

(2011-2012) MIPT’s increased scholarship for achievements in scientific research

(2013-2015) Scholarship of President of Russian Federation for young scientists and PhD students (competition SP-2013)

(2014-2015) Scholarship of President of Russia for PhD students (№ 1434, November 10, 2014)